1.27.10
One of my favorite radio programs is Fresh Air. In this episode, Terry Gross (the host) interviews a politicial scientist (Gregory Koger) who shares the historical nature and modern usage of filibusters. The interview lasts 20 minutes.
1.21.10
The Supreme Court has ruled today that corporations and unions can use money from their general treasuries to support or oppose candidates--i.e. independent expenditures, but corporations/unions still can't give directly to candidates they support. This Supreme Court decision takes a big chunk out of 'McCain-Feingold'!
1.19.10 How well you know how to use formal English?
1.19.10 PBS Newshour Video Clips Updated
1.15.10
The White House and Bureaucracy explain how they will help Haiti recover.
1.10.10
This Public Service Announcement (PSA) is being played in New York City to warn people about the consequences of drinking soda daily. I wholeheartedly agree with its message and feel that the gross factor of the commercial is very persuasive! The video was created by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
1.7.10
This is a great video that explains the Electoral College. Not only does this video explain how it works, but the video also explains why we have the controversial Electoral College. Some of you might find it somewhat juvenile, but the simpler explanations are the easiest to understand and remember!
12.28.09
This is a video clip showing a 'rap' about different economic theorists. 'I got 99 problems, but a dolla ain't one!"
12.7.09:
This is a CNN report about a telenovela incorporating the importance of the 2010 Census into their show's storyline.
12.1.09:
This is a fascinating radio story about the demographic changes in the use of cell phones. The story is based on a new Pew Report.
11.5.09:
This is an interesting perspective on the massive national debt the USA has created for itself over our history. The documentary definitely is pushing an agenda, though I would argue this documentary is educational too!
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3.25.10
THE FIGHT FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE IS OVER! (maybe not?)
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talks about the new Healthcare Reform law
1.27.10
One of my favorite radio programs is Fresh Air. In this episode, Terry Gross (the host) interviews a politicial scientist (Gregory Koger) who shares the historical nature and modern usage of filibusters. The interview lasts 20 minutes.
1.21.10
The Supreme Court has ruled today that corporations and unions can use money from their general treasuries to support or oppose candidates--i.e. independent expenditures, but corporations/unions still can't give directly to candidates they support. This Supreme Court decision takes a big chunk out of 'McCain-Feingold'!
1.19.10
How well you know how to use formal English?
1.19.10
PBS Newshour Video Clips Updated
1.15.10
The White House and Bureaucracy explain how they will help Haiti recover.
1.10.10
This Public Service Announcement (PSA) is being played in New York City to warn people about the consequences of drinking soda daily. I wholeheartedly agree with its message and feel that the gross factor of the commercial is very persuasive! The video was created by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
1.7.10
This is a great video that explains the Electoral College. Not only does this video explain how it works, but the video also explains why we have the controversial Electoral College. Some of you might find it somewhat juvenile, but the simpler explanations are the easiest to understand and remember!
12.28.09
This is a video clip showing a 'rap' about different economic theorists. 'I got 99 problems, but a dolla ain't one!"
12.7.09:
This is a CNN report about a telenovela incorporating the importance of the 2010 Census into their show's storyline.
12.1.09:
This is a fascinating radio story about the demographic changes in the use of cell phones. The story is based on a new Pew Report.
11.5.09:
This is an interesting perspective on the massive national debt the USA has created for itself over our history. The documentary definitely is pushing an agenda, though I would argue this documentary is educational too!